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Chana Dhal Curry

Note: Other cuts of mutton or chicken can be used with equally good results.

350g breast or rib mutton

1 tsp ginger/garlic

1 tsp turmeric (arad)

1 tsp dhunia/jeero powder

1 tsp salt

1 tsp red chillies

2 whole green chillies

1 stick cinnamon

1½ cups chana dhal (gram lentils)

¼ cup ghee/oil

2 medium onions

½ cup chopped tomato

Soak dhal in cold water after cleaning it. Meanwhile prepare curry as follows:

Braise the sliced onions with green chillies in ghee/oil till light brown. Add meat cut in inch sized cubes together with masalas and braise till they are well blended. Add tomato and cook slowly till soft. Add a cup or more of water and cook slowly till meat is half done. Now add the chana dhal; braise a little then add water and cook slowly till all is well done. The curry when cooked is moist but not watery like gravy curries. Garnish with green dhunia before serving. Many people prefer to pour a tablespoon of fried onion over it before serving, but this is optional.